misfortune
/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/noun3 syllables
Misfortune means: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.
Synonyms for misfortune7
noun, as in an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
bad luck, tough luck, ill luck
noun, as in unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
bad luck
Opposites of misfortune
good fortune
What does misfortune mean?2
noun
1
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
2
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with misfortune?1
two syllables
Misfortune in a sentence
- Misfortune accompanies me, it follows me like my shadow.hakimdif
- Being indigent is a misfortune, not a crime.AlanF_US
- In the event of misfortune, celebrations are the best.joshodude_1308
- Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.ApAdAnA
- Rejoicing in someone's misfortune is a sign of baseness.Miktsoanit
- The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.orcrist
- Misfortune summons misfortune; that is the natural law of life.ariarin
- What greater misfortune is there than to go blind?unknown
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Forms of misfortune
as a noun
- plural
- misfortunes